Faculty of Arts: Recent submissions
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Influence of Internal Control Procedures on the Financial Management of County Government of Homabay
(University of Nairobi, 2023)This research studied internal control and financial management of Homabay County. The independent variables for the study included financial monitoring, internal audit, automation and budgetary controls. The main theory ... -
Exploring Audience Perception of Ramogi Fm’s Duond Mine Programme in the Fight Against Defilement in Homa Bay County
(University of Nairobi, 2023)Communication is a vital tool that people use to share knowledge and solve problems. Mass media are a key tool for aiding communication between an individual or a group of people and audience who are scattered in various ... -
Influence of Communication on Organizational Culture Change Management: a Case of Corporation for Africa and Overseas (CFAO) Motors Kenya
(University of Nairobi, 2023)This research studied the intricate dynamics of organizational change management in the Kenyan car sector, with a specific focus on the case study of Corporation For Africa and Overseas (CFAO) Motors Kenya Limited. The ... -
An Assessment of the Implementation of Results Based Management Approach in the Public Sector: a Case Study of the National Treasury, Department of Government Investment and Public Enterprises (GIPE)
(University of Nairobi, 2023)Results based management (RBM) approach has evolved over time as a management strategy into the public sector due to donor demand and pressure from taxpayers throughout the world. Use of the strategy in public and private ... -
Women Stakeholders Participation and Performance of Community Water Development Projects Implemented by Athi Water Works Development Agency
(University of Nairobi, 2023)Water ministry has been undergoing various reforms aimed at promoting performance and sustainability of its projects. Nonetheless, there is a general acceptance that stakeholder participation influence project performance ... -
Examining the Nature of Sports Betting Among Motorcycle Riders: a Case of Motorcycle Riders Community in Umoja Estate, Nairobi County
(University of Nairobi, 2023)Sports is a widespread activity among the youth with most of them being at high risk of developing betting-related problems. Globally, between 39% and 92% of young people have participated in sport betting at least once ... -
Participatory Communication and Sedentary Livestock Keeping in Wajir County
(University of Nairobi, 2023)This study was undertaken to establish the role of participatory communication in influencing the uptake of sedentary livestock keeping in Wajir County. The objectives of the study were to examine the role of participatory ... -
Public Relations Practices and Corporate Image; a Case Study of Westgate Shopping Mall in Nairobi, Kenya
(University of Nairobi, 2023)Public relations are crucial to an organization's reputation, performance, and public perception. In light of this, this research study aimed to investigate the public relations practices employed by Westgate Shopping Mall ... -
Sediment Yield Analysis of the Mwache River Basin and Its Impacts on the Mwache Multi-purpose Dam in Kwale County, Kenya.
(University of Nairobi, 2023)Water reservoirs in the form of dams and water pans face the challenge of excessive accumulation of sediments leading to reservoir siltation and reduced lifespan. Sedimentation is exacerbated by the ever-changing, retrogressive ... -
Challenges in Contextual Translation of Lexical Items From English Into Arabic
(University of Nairobi, 2023)Translation as a process of rendering the meanings of the source text into the target text requires paying attention to various contexts. The textual contexts are the most evident as they provide a sound understanding ... -
Potential Impacts of Land Use Change on Sustainable Management of Water Bodies: the Case of Masinga Dam
(University of Nairobi, 2023)Land degradation poses a real threat to agricultural production and water availability in Sub-Saharan Africa. Land use and land cover change have critical environmental consequences at local, regional, and global levels. ... -
The Role of Communication in Promoting Behavior Change: a Case of the ‘help a Child Reach 5’ Handwashing Campaign in Kuria West, Migori County
(University of Nairobi, 2022)Behavior Change Communication may take different forms to appeal to individuals or groups to change their behavior toward a specific health problem. Access to good hygiene, including handwashing with soap, is an important ... -
Perceived Factors Influencing Project Implementation in Arid and Semi-arid Areas in Uganda: a Case of Integrated Water Management and Development in Arua District, Uganda
(University of Nairobi, 2023)Existing records indicate that the Integrated Water Management and Development (IWMD) Project of Uganda continues to face a number of challenges that hamper its efforts to deliver on its mandate. This study investigated ... -
Monitoring and Evaluation Practices on Performance of Health Projects in Kenya: a Case of Nairobi County
(University of Nairobi, 2023)Monitoring and evaluation (M&E) are now an imminent component in the operations of immense industries especially in developed nations since the early 1980s. This study focuses on examining the M&E practices in the health ... -
Community Participation and Sustainability of Rural Water Projects: a Case of Siaya-bondo Water Project in Siaya County, Kenya
(University of Nairobi, 2023)Beneficiaries are integrated into various project management cycle stages throughout the different phases. Despite Siaya County’s situation, community participation doesn’t guarantee sustainability. The purpose of the study ... -
Upanuzi Na Ubanaji Wa Maana Katika Kandanda: Ulinganisho Na Ulinganuzi Nchini Kenya Na Tanzania
(University of Nairobi, 2023)Utafiti huu unahusu upanuzi na ubanaji wa maana katika kadanda nchini Kenya na Tanzania. Tumebainisha kwa kulinganisha na kulinganua namna lugha ya Kiswahili inavyotumika katika utangazaji wa kandanda nchini Kenya na ... -
Kenyan Popular Theatre and the Search for Social Justice
(University of Nairobi, 2023)Critics have for long noted the possibilities of using popular theatre to play different functions, including political mobilisation and entrenchment of social justice ideals. Acknowledging this, I sought to explore how ... -
Knowledge, Attitudes, and Practices of Secondary School Teachers Towards Rangeland Conservation in Lower Yatta Sub County, Kitui County
(University of Nairobi, 2023)However, these ecosystems are facing major threats such as climate change, land-use change, overexploitation and invasive alien species. The majority of these problems have an anthropogenic origin. The creation of an ... -
Dhamira Na Wahusika Katika Fasihi Ya Vijana: Bunilizi Ya Majilio Ya Mkombozi Na Kimbilio La Silona
(University of Nairobi, 2023)Tasnifu hii inajitahidi kuchunguza kwa kina Dhamira na Wahusika katika Fasihi ya Vijana: Majilio ya Mkombozi na Kimbilio la Silona ikilenga kuonyesha jinsi dhamira na wahusika vinavyojitokeza na kuundwa katika muktadha wa ... -
Impact of Cybercrime on the Finance Sector: a Case of Banks in Nairobi County, Kenya (2008 - 2022)
(University of Nairobi, 2023)This study examined the impact of cybercrime on Kenya’s banking sector. The expansion of the internet and generalization of its use in all domains of activity, has come with challenges especially internet assisted crime ...